Horse owners are some of the most passionate people on the planet. It goes without saying, we are passionate about our horses.

Do you have other passions as well? Where will they lead you?

The stallion in this painting is Hereje, from Herradura Andalusians. His owner, Terri Meader's passion for the breed is inspiring! Take a look at her beautiful website and see where her passion has led. Herradura Andalusians

History buffs will find the story of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's life facinating. He lived in the time of the French Revolution and personally witnessed Napolean enroute to the Battle of Jena. Here's his quote about the event:

"I saw the Emperor – this world-soul – riding out of the city on reconnaissance. It is indeed a wonderful sensation to see such an individual, who, concentrated here at a single point, astride a horse, reaches out over the world and masters it [...] this extraordinary man, whom it is impossible not to admire."

You can download and print the quote/picture/to-do list from my Horse Paintings blog.